Toshiba Tecra A3-S711 User Manual - Page 157
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Troubleshooting CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Network and Entertainment. Problem Procedure You cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive. Make sure the drive's drawer is securely. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated. It should lie flat with the label facing up. A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD/DVD. Make sure there is no obstruction. Remove any foreign object. Check whether the CD/DVD is dirty. If it is, wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner. Refer to Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning. Some CD/DVDs run correctly, but others do not. The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software's needs. Check the CD/DVD's documentation. Check the type of CD/DVD you are using. The drive supports: DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video CD-ROM: CD-DA, CD-Text, Photo CD™ (single/multi-session), CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2), Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA), CD-G (Audio CD only). Recordable: CD-R, CD-RW, CD Check the region code on the DVD. It must match that on the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. Region codes are listed in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour. Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make sure you are observing the following precautions: ■ Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing. ■ Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording. ■ Do not run or start other software during writing. ■ Do not jar the computer during writing. ■ Do not connect/ disconnect external devices or install/remove internal cards during writing. If problems persist, contact your dealer. TECRA A3/S2 9-9